Greg Tilford is a well-known expert in the field of veterinary herblism. An international lecturer and teacher of veterinarians and pet owners alike, Greg has written four books on herbs, including All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets , Bowie Press, , which he coauthored with his wife, Mary. I got two pups in March. They have been running around digging up old yucca roots and chewing them…. I had to do some research to find out what it was. As all of us are new to the area. I was told by natives, that it was fine for pups to do that… the aspca, and the vet say no.
They are almost 6 mos now. Healthy, active, and healthy. Hi Micki, the only reason I find to not let your dogs chew on raw yucca roots is that the root contains cyanide and it may lead to intoxication. That is why is always recommended to eat cooked yucca. Yucca powder was cooked along its process so its safe. Have a great day. A healer said Yucca root for cortisol.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Privacy Policy. Create an account. Password recovery. Whole Dog Journal. Alpha Dog Myths. You do not need a prescription to use yucca, but talking to a vet prior to use makes treatment and supplementation even safer.
Mixing yucca with water or food is often advisable due to the bitter taste. If it is not well diluted, it may cause your pet to salivate excessively or foam at the mouth.
You can buy yucca over-the-counter, but speaking to a vet is still advisable. This is because yucca may not be effective enough to relieve your symptoms, amongst several other reasons including general safety and dosage advice.
There are no known side effects of yucca use in dogs. Yucca for dogs is an all-natural supplement that can be helpful in many circumstances by providing symptom relief related to inflammation, discomfort, and loss of appetite. Yucca root is widely used in dog food as well as in other pet foods. It is an herb that is highly nutritive as it is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, B vitamins, magnesium, iron, calcium, manganese, protein, niacin, and phosphorus.
Yucca contains two very beneficial compounds: sarsasapogenin and smilagenin. These two compounds work on the mucous membranes of the small intestine.
These compounds help with the penetration and absorption of minerals and vitamins. Sarsasapogenin and Smilagenin are known as steroidal saponins phytosterols , which act as precursors to corticosteroids produced naturally by the body.
Steroidal-saponins support the immune function of the body while stimulating and supporting the production of its own corticosteroids and corticosteroid—related hormones. Due to this action, studies conducted on yucca have shown that it may be beneficial and effective for discomfort and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. Yucca may also be effective as an appetite booster in dogs and may also help reduce the production of urease, which contributes to the unpleasant odors of urine and feces in some dogs.
Yucca for dogs is commonly used for supporting arthritis, as an anti-inflammatory, nutritive, antitumor, and digestive. Azmira Yucca Intensive can be used for a variety of issues.
Yucca Intensive is a non-prescription OTC product available as a liquid that should be diluted prior to use. The suggested dose of Yucca Intensive is 1 drop for each 10 lbs of body weight 2 times a day can be doubled for acute situations.
Azmira Yucca Intensive is bitter and must be diluted with water or another liquid such as apple juice or mixed well with canned food, peanut butter, cottage cheese, or yogurt. Yucca Intensive can also be dropped into a piece of chicken or put inside a piece of cheese. What are the side effects: There are no reported side effects. This product is for animal use only. If Yucca Intensive is given by mouth undiluted, it is so bitter that the flow of saliva will increase and the saliva will foam at the corners of the mouth.
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